Dan Heaton, Author at Tomorrow Society

61. Rick Harper, Director of Impressions de France

12.17.2018 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Rick Harper directs the climactic Eiffel Tower scene in the Disney film Impressions de France for Epcot.

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We all take the artistry of theme park attractions for granted, especially ones with less obvious work. We marvel at animatronics on Pirates of the Caribbean or thrills in Space Mountain because the work is out in front.… Read more...

60. Producer John Walker on Disney’s Tomorrowland, The Incredibles, and The Iron Giant

12.03.2018 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

John Walker, producer of Tomorrowland, is my guest on The Tomorrow Society Podcast.

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Disney’s history with theme park movie adaptations is mixed. Pirates of the Caribbean charmed audiences, but The Haunted Mansion and The Country Bears fell short. Consequently, I entered the theater to watch Tomorrowland back in 2015 with both trepidation and excitement.… Read more...

Five Small Moves: Future World East at Epcot

11.29.2018 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Mission: Space at Epcot in Future World East has a stunning exterior. — Photo by Dan Heaton

We’ve reached the east side of Future World, and major changes are happening. Once home to Universe of Energy, Horizons, World of Motion, and Wonders of Life, this area now includes none of those pavilions.… Read more...